Senior Counsel, International Trade Compliance- US Remote

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The International Trade Compliance (ITC) team is responsible for the compliant execution of global export controls and sanctions laws and regulations. The successful candidate will report to the Senior

Director and Counsel, ITC, and work closely within the ITC team and GEA programs/functions to compliantly apply international trade laws and regulations to support and drive international business.

Consistent with the role of the ITC team, the primary tasks of Senior Counsel, ITC include, but are not necessarily limited to the following.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into potential non-compliance and resulting disclosures to government agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to complete root cause assessments and oversee implementation of corrective actions to remediate identified enhancement opportunities.
• Draft policies and procedures and support development and deployment of policies, procedures, tools, and other infrastructure within ITC and within the business.
• Conduct audits and assessments of global sites, functions, and programs.
• Monitor proposed laws and regulations and provide advice to business stakeholders regarding implications and requirements on GEA’s business strategy.
• Collaborate with ITC Leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Engage Business Leadership to drive business execution.
• Participate in relevant trade compliance associations and industry group discussions.
• Lead engagement and communication with government officials, as required.
• Identify, analyze, and implement robust compliance systems and IT tools to enhance trade compliance; and undertake special projects and support other compliance program continuous improvement initiatives.

• The base pay range for this position is $145,400.00 -242,300 The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible This posting is expected to close on November 1, 2024.

  Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

  General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Required Qualifications

•     JD from an accredited law school and must be a member in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state.

•   A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in International Trade Compliance.

Desired Characteristics

•   In-house experience.

•   Flexibility and willingness to adapt and grow in an expanding organization.

•   Commitment to compliance and integrity.

•   Ability to collaborate among all levels of the ITC organization and business.

•     Self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal customers and external stakeholders.

•   Strong time management, prioritization, analytical, and organizational skills, with ability to meet

deadlines and achieve desired results.

•   Excellent customer relationship, communication, and interpersonal skills.

•   Adaptable and capable of managing multiple initiatives, both collaboratively and independently;

and

•   Experience in the application of non-U.S. export control and sanctions regulations.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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